Andrea Woodside

Appointment of Chair - Licensing and Safety Committee

From: Council - Wednesday 18th September 2024 5.30 pm - September 18, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Kirklees Environment Strategy: EveryDay Life (Reference from Cabinet)

From: Council - Wednesday 18th September 2024 5.30 pm - September 18, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Damp, Mould and Condensation Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th September 2024 1.30 pm - September 10, 2024

Introduction and approval of a new damp, mould and condensation policy.     Engagement has been carried out formally with the Tenants and Leaseholder Panel (TLP). Feedback has been positive regarding the change in approach and the focus on ensuring residents’ safety is at the core of the process. The improved methods of communication with residents were identified as a significant improvement.  The panel have commented that some of the language in the suite of letters to residents should be reviewed to ensure it is collaborative and that they are written in ‘plain English’ These recommendations have been accepted, and the changes will be implemented by the Communications team as part of the communication strategy.   

Recommendations Approved

To present Cabinet with findings from recent informal consultation and other relevant details to enable a decision to be made on the future library service

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th September 2024 1.30 pm - September 10, 2024

...to approve a revised library delivery model retaining some paid staff at all 24 Kirklees library locations, and to endorse a consultation process regarding targeted reductions in staffed and opening hours.

Recommendations Approved

Council Budget Strategy 2025/2026 and future years (Reference to Council)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th September 2024 1.30 pm - September 10, 2024

To consider the financial planning framework for consideration of forthcoming budget proposals and plans, informed by updated forward spend and funding forecasts,

Recommendations Approved